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dig

Verb

  1. 1

    dig

    To make a hole or pit.

    Korean definition: 구멍이나 구덩이를 만들다.

    • The villagers worked together to dig a well to get water.

    • We began digging the ground to find the treasure buried underground.

  2. 2

    inscribe

    To cut a hard object and inscribe images or characters on it.

    Korean definition: 단단한 물체를 깎아서 그림이나 글씨 등을 새기다.

    • My older brother carved wood and made me a pretty doll.

    • The bereaved family decided to inscribe words honoring the deceased on a tombstone and erect it at the grave.

  3. 3

    cut around

    To cut a part of a cloth or paper around something.

    Korean definition: 천이나 종이의 한 부분을 빙 돌려서 오리다.

    • If you cut the neckline of a top into a V shape, it makes the neck area look cooler.

    • This blouse was made with a collar attached instead of a cut-out neckline.

  4. 4

    pry; investigate

    To make great efforts to find out or reveal something.

    Korean definition: 어떤 것을 알아내거나 밝히기 위해 매우 노력하다.

    • Detective Kim has been digging into a single case for several years.

    • When something I don't understand comes up while studying, I'm only satisfied once I dig into it to the end and figure it out.